C. David Johnson

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C. David Johnson
Born
Christopher David Johnson

(1955-11-29) November 29, 1955 (age 68)
Montreal, Quebec
NationalityCanadian
OccupationActor
Years active1986–present
Known forStreet Legal
Spouse
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(m. 1987⁠–⁠1992)​
Websitehttp://www.cdavidjohnson.com/

Christopher David Johnson (born November 29, 1955) is a Canadian actor best known for his role of Chuck Tchobanian on the dramatic television series Street Legal.

Early life

Johnson was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. He attended Stanstead College, the University of New Brunswick and the Vancouver Playhouse Acting School.

Career

Johnson rose to popularity when he landed the leading role of Charles 'Chuck' Tchobanian on the dramatic television series

Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role.[2]

Following the success of Street Legal, Johnson was cast as a regular on the family series

Operation Desert Storm
and its effects on the men and women who served in the Gulf War.

Johnson has guest starred on numerous TV series including

Sci-Fi Channel
).

He has been an occasional guest host of the current events program As It Happens on CBC Radio One.

Johnson made his professional theatre debut with

Two Gentlemen of Verona.[7]

In 2010, he made his Broadway debut as Bob in the musical Priscilla: Queen of the Desert.[8]

In 2019, he appeared in the television series Diggstown.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1987-1994 Street Legal Charles 'Chuck' Tchobanian Main role
1988 A New Life Walter
1995 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues Lance Deverell Episode: "Kung Fu Blues"
Mysterious Island Jack Pencroft Recurring role
1999
I Was a Sixth Grade Alien
 		Principal Grand 15 episodes
2001 The Safety of Objects Wayne Christianson
2002 Terminal Invasion David Higgins TV movie
The Man Who Saved Christmas Sam Ryder TV movie
2005-2008 Delilah & Julius N/A (voice) 31 episodes
2007 The Dresden Files Charles Harding Episode: "The Boone Identity"
2016 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Mark Carson Episode: "Broken Rhymes"
2017
The Blacklist
 		Caleb Hess Episode: "The Endling (No. 44)"
2019-2022 Diggstown Reggie Thompson Recurring role
2022 Law & Order Judge Harold Leone Episode: "Only the Lonely"

References

  1. ^ Macrae, Craig (April 14, 2015). "'Street Legal' Cast Talk Steamy Scenes". ET Canada. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018.
  2. ^ "Johnson, C. David". Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia. Athabasca University Press.
  3. ^ Hoile, Christopher (July 7, 2008). "Review - The Way of the World". Stage Door.
  4. ^ Crew, Robert (July 1, 2010). "Jitters: Hilarious love letter to Canadian actors". Toronto Star.
  5. ^ Hoile, Christopher (September 14, 2003). "Review - The Play's the Thing". Stage Door.
  6. ^ Taylor, Kate (June 2, 2001). "So long, farewell, why won't it say goodbye?". The Globe and Mail.
  7. ISBN 9780815310204
    .
  8. ^ Ouzounian, Richard (October 22, 2010). "C. David Johnson: Into the outback with Priscilla". Toronto Star.

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